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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.12, 3,599.10 and 2,232.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.12, 3,599.10 and 2,232.09 is: 3,352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.12 : 3,599.10 = 2,232.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.12/3,599.10 = 2,232.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.12x = 3,599.10 × 2,232.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.12x = 8,033,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033,515.12/2,396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.73

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